Maybe, but it’s not just about who is the better player now. It’s more complicated than that or Jeanty would be going to the Patriots. It’s about for how long and what else you’re likely to get later. They have no clear No. 2 WR right now and gave up their pass catching TE. If you take RB first in a deep RB class, you better be super confident you find the right WR2 later on.
Just some other thoughts:
- Jaguars are analytically driven under their new GM and analytically driven people love McMillian. He’s #4 on PFFs board, as an example.
- Coen and Gladstone each had RBs last year that were Day 3 picks land in the top 10 in rushing.
- McMillian was the best cognitive test among WRs and the Jages reportedly value it a lot.
- Reportedly, Coen really wants his big frame Mike Evans-esq guy.
- McMillian has some of the best jump ball ability in the draft. Lawrence was at his best in college when he could toss it up to his two 6’4 WRs.
- Back to analytics, the analytically driven big board for the Jags has McMillian at 5 and Jeanty at 18.
As I said, I think they’re bluffing. I think they love McMillian. If not, well, it is what it is. I’m not giving up a 2nd to get a RB at 5.
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